1990 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 509 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
